Online Seminar on July 18 (Sat): Parent-Child Dialogue on the Journey to Overseas University Admission

U-LABO (Avalon Consulting Co., Ltd.) will host an online seminar titled "Parent-Child Dialogue: The Journey to Overseas University Admission" on Saturday, July 18, 2026. This seminar will take the form of a dialogue, where parents and children who have successfully gained admission to top universities worldwide will share their personal experiences, struggles, and honest thoughts during the preparation period. Participation is free, but prior registration is required.

Background

When a child expresses interest in attending an overseas university, parents face various challenges, including selecting target schools, managing application schedules, and preparing financially. While practical information can be easily researched, it is often difficult to find guidance on more delicate matters such as "how involved should parents be?" or "what is the right way to support without overstepping?"—issues concerning parent-child dynamics and emotional boundaries.

To address this gap, we have organized this seminar to deliver the authentic, behind-the-scenes voices of families who have firsthand experience with overseas university admissions.

Seminar Features

Parents and children who have successfully entered overseas universities will take the stage and share their journey from preparation to the present, each from their own perspective—parent and child.

The dialogue will cover the following topics:

- Reasons for deciding to study abroad - Moments when parent and child opinions clashed, and how they resolved them - How they maintained an appropriate emotional distance - The child’s perception of pressure from their parent - Messages to families considering overseas education

Speakers

### S Family

Born and raised in Japan, the child began studying abroad in the third semester of ninth grade. With a long-standing passion for fish and fisheries, they decided to pursue higher education overseas. With strong support from their mother, they overcame the challenges of the application process and gained admission to several top global universities, including the University of California, San Diego, and the University of Sydney (planned enrollment from September 2026).

### Ryosuke Koizumi | Director, U-LABO Overseas University Prep Division

After scoring a deviation value of 28 in high school, he enrolled in a community college and later transferred to UCLA. He currently serves as a Director at U-LABO, supporting students aiming for top overseas universities. He was selected as one of UCLA’s 100 Global Changemakers.

Event Overview

- Date & Time: July 18, 2026 (Sat), 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM - Format: Online (via Zoom) - Fee: Free - Registration: Please register via the form at the URL below.

https://pro.form-mailer.jp/fms/d28adc75352990

About U-LABO Overseas University Prep

U-LABO is an educational support service dedicated to helping students gain admission to overseas universities, including world-leading institutions. Our strengths include expert counseling from advisors well-versed in overseas university admissions, personalized follow-up support, regular updates for parents, and comprehensive guidance from university admission through to career placement.

Through our unique "UC Transfer Program," U-LABO has supported students from community colleges to top UC schools such as UC Berkeley and UCLA. Since launching in 2016, we have achieved a total of 316 successful admissions by 2026.

In addition, we have secured admissions to other world-class institutions, including Columbia University (an Ivy League member), the University of Sydney (a leading Australian university), and the University of British Columbia (a prestigious Canadian institution).

Operator: Avalon Consulting Co., Ltd.

- Address: 30F, Shinjuku Park Tower Center, 3-7-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo - URL: https://ulabo.org/

Contact for Inquiries

Avalon Consulting Co., Ltd. U-LABO Overseas University Prep Division

- Email: [email protected]